U.S.
Million Air and Avfuel bring SAF to Austin, Texas (U.S.)
This marks the first SAF location in Texas for both companies, offering a consistent supply of SAF specifically for the airport’s business and general aviation traffic.
U.S. okays transactions with Lukoil gas stations outside Russia through late April
The transactions for about 2,000 stations throughout Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, were authorized through April 29, 2026.
EIA: U.S. crude and fuel inventories climb, refining activity picks up
Crude inventories rose by 574,000 bbl to 427.5 MMbbl in the week ended November 28, the EIA said, compared with analysts' expectations in a poll for an 821,000-bbl draw.
U.S.: Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
Trump's action aims to undo one of Biden's signature climate moves as he sought to incentivize more electric vehicle purchases.
Valero plans CDU upgrades at Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.) refinery in February
Among the improvements will be upgrades to processing of bottoms - heavy, gunky residual crude oil that is usually sent to the coker or used in asphalt.
Amber Energy plans to hold on to Citgo refineries after takeover
A Delaware court last week approved Amber's $5.9-B bid for Citgo's parent PDV Holding and ordered the sale of PDV's shares, wrapping up an auction aimed at compensating creditors for debt defaults and expropriations in Venezuela.
Amber Energy approved as acquirer of CITGO by U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Amber Energy – led by Chief Executive Officer Gregory Goff – is committed to partnering with CITGO team members to build on its historic foundation and further strengthen CITGO as a leader in the refining, transportation and marketing of products vital to the U.S. economy.
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- S-Oil signs nearly $4-B PE marketing deal with SABIC 2/9
- Indonesia's Pertamina launches $7-B natural resources processing initiative 2/9
- Digital Exclusive: Innovative grassroots CDU-VDU configuration—Pioneering energy efficiency and net-zero pathways in modern refineries 2/9
- Update: Union agrees to U.S. refineries contract, averting nationwide strike 2/9
- Schneider Electric unveils EcoStruxure™ Foxboro software defined automation 2/9

